10.Determine basic troubleshooting strategies to correct hardware and software problems. l Choose the best strategy to correct basic hardware problems and basic software problems, such as but not limited to, computer shutdown, logging in and logging out, computer freezes, distorted monitor images, wireless connectivity, printer jams. etc. Basic Troubleshooting Suggestions General Printer Troubleshooting
11.Appraise technology systems to determine software and hardware compatibility. l Review the operating systems. l Assess the software requirements. l Determine if hardware meets software requirements.
16.Follow local acceptable use policies regarding technology. l Follow local acceptable use policies regarding technology. Understand Your Acceptable Use Policy 17.Cite sources of digital content (in a format such as APA, MLA, or other style sheet). l Cite sources of digital content in a format such as APA, MLA, or other style sheet). How to Cite a Site Tek Mom How To Cite a Web Resource Bib Me Build a works cited page for FREE! 18.Practice ethical and legal use of technology systems and digital content. Copyright Lesson Plan Considering Copying l Determine if content is plagiarized. l Understand possible consequences of plagiarism. Avoiding Plagiarism You Quote It You Note It Plagiarism - Everything You Need to Know About Detecting and Preventing Plagiarism
l Explain the importance of citing text and digital content. l Practice knowledge of copyright laws and fair use pertaining to technology resources and use of online content.
19.Explain consequences of illegal and unethical use of technology systems and digital content. l Identify examples of a computer crime. What is Cybercrime l Know the penalties, fines, incarceration, and laws related to computer crimes. Federal Computer Crime Cases Involving Teens
[[www.law.washington.edu/streetlaw/lessons/CyberCrime.doc|Consequence of Computer Crime Lesson Plan]] 20.Protect personal information online. l Discuss privacy settings. l Determine if a website is a secure and trusted site before giving out any personal information. l Recognize when it is acceptable to give out personal information.
21.Describe advances in technology and the effects of each on the workplace and society. l Describe advances in technology and the effect of each on a person’s livelihood. l Describe how advances in technology affect society.
Research and Information Fluency
22.Use digital tools and strategies to locate, collect, organize, visualize, interpret, evaluate, synthesize and/or present or display information or ideas. Smart Keyword Searching l Demonstrate efficient Internet search strategies. l Use digital tools and strategies to locate, collect, organize and evaluate information. Research Mini-lesson: Internet Scavenger Hunt Lesson Plan Star Wars Internet Scavenger Hunt Lesson Plan l Use digital tools to present or display information or ideas. l Use digital tools and strategies to synthesize information.
23.Evaluate electronic resources for reliability based on publication date, bias, accuracy, and sources credibility. Investigating Search Engines and Directories Making Search Decisions Identifying High-Quality Sites l Evaluate electronic resources for reliability based on a publication date. l Evaluate electronic resources based on bias. l Evaluate electronic resources based on accuracy. l Evaluate electronic resources based on the sources credibility.
Communication and Collaboration
24.Use digital tools to communicate and collaborate at all levels from interpersonal to global. l Demonstrate how to use digital tools to communicate and collaborate effectively in a global world. l Demonstrate digital file transfer including attaching, uploading, and downloading, etc. to collaborate and communicate globally.
26.Publish digital products that communicate curriculum concepts. l Publish digital products that communicate curriculum concepts. Improving Multimedia Literacy Skills Using Photo Story 3 Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
27.Use digital tools to formulate solutions to authentic problems. l Utilize digital tools to find solutions to authentic problems.
Creativity and Innovation
28.Use digital tools to generate new ideas, products, or processes. l Use digital tools to generate or improve ideas, products, or processes.
Eighth Grade
Technology Operations and Concepts
1. Use accurate terminology related to technology.
l Use appropriate terminology related to technology.
Basic Computer Terminology
Computer Basics Wordsearch
Computer Basics Crossword Puzzle
Basic Computer Terms
Basic Computer Terms (PDF)
Flash Cards
Computer Terminology Jeopardy Review Game Lesson Plan
TekMom's Terminology Definitions
Internet Chop Worksheet
Internet Word Search Answer Key
Internet Vocabulary Quiz Worksheet
Internet Scramble Worksheet
Internet Vocabulary List & Definitions
Internet Access Bank on It! Worksheet
Internet Word Search Worksheet
2. Demonstrate correct keyboarding techniques.
l Type with speed and efficiency using correct posture and finger placement on alpha and numeric keyboards.
TUX Typing - Free Keyboarding Software - This is a download.
Dance Mat Typing
Rank My Typing
Free Typing Game
Musical Computers Lesson Plan
e-Learning for Kids Keyboarding
Typing Lessons
Proven Techniques for Teaching QWERTY Keyboarding
Free Online Typing Games
Keying Technique
3. Explain how network systems are connected and use.
l Explain how a network system is connected.
What is a Network?
4. Use all standard features of word processing.
l Use basic formatting and editing features of word processing/text editing to create documents such as letters, brochures, essays, reports, or other documents.
Launching Word
Opening a Word Document
Highlighting Text
Bolding Text
Italics & Underlining Text
How to set Tabs
Bulleted Text
Setting a Font
Setting Page Margins
How to Cut Text
How to Cut and Paste Text
How to Copy and Paste Text
Inserting Clipart
Resizing Clipart
Moving Clipart
Text Wrapping
Creating Multi-page Documents
Inserting Text Files
Headers & Footers
Formatting a Header
The Drawing Grid
Print Preview
Inserting Page Numbers
Create a Booklet
Add a Title to your Cover Page
Create a Table of Contents
Advanced Table of Contents
Create a Page Break The Drawing Toolbar
Shadows & Text
Autoshapes
Grouping Shapes
Adding a Textbox
WordArt
Advanced WordArt
Create a Letterhead
Create a Template
Mail Merge
Design a Form
Adding Boxes to the Form
Add an Address Box to the Form
Create a Table
Format a Table
Microsoft Word How to Track Changes
Tracking Changes
Tracking Changes 2
Tracking Changes 3
Microsoft Word Tips & Tricks
Mail Merge Instructions
Table Toolbar
Add a Border to a Table
Birthday Party Invitation Lesson Plan
l Save documents to the correct location and print documents
Saving your MS Word documents
5. Use standard features of spreadsheets.
l Find patterns and trends
Microsoft Excel
Excelling with Microsoft Excel
Tables and Graphing with Microsoft Excel
Pivot Tables with Microsoft Excel
Learn Excel 2007 PDF Lessons & Videos
What is a Spreadsheet
Launching and Exploring Excel
Entering Data into a Spreadsheet
Widen an Excel Column
Centering Data in a Cell
Font Formatting
Adding Comments to a Cell
Saving an Excel file
6. Utilize advanced features of spreadsheet software, including creating charts and graphs, sorting and filtering data, creating formulas, and applying functions.
l Determine which type of graph/chart is best suited for various situations.
l Use spreadsheets to create charts.
Create a Bar Chart
Create a Pie Chart
Creating a Chart
Graphing Lesson Plan
l Edit graphs and charts to include colors, axis, background, legend, titles, and data labels.
Formatting an Excel Chart
Creating a Spreadsheet - Project 3
Resizing an Excel Chart
Move, Resize, Delete a Chart
Edit a Chart
Graphing Using a Spreadsheet
Spreadsheet Project - The Sun & Stars
Formatting a Chart
l Use spreadsheets to sort and filter data.
Sorting Data
l Use spreadsheets to create formulas and apply functions.
Basic Operators
Combining Mathematical Operators
Entering Formula into Spreadsheets
Adding up Rows in Excel
Date Functions
Time Function
Financial Function
The Average Function
Multiplying in Excel
Weekly & Annual Sums
Creating a Spreadsheet - Project 2
Creating a Budget Spreadsheet - Project 4
Using Formulas in Spreadsheets
Creating a Complex Formula
Family Budget Lesson Plan
My Dream Room Budget Lesson Plan
l Move and copy sheets within a workbook and between workbooks.
Insert/Move/Delete/Name Worksheets
l Import data into an existing spreadsheet.
Importing Data into a Spreadsheet
7. Use all standard features of databases.
l Use basic formatting and editing features to create a simple database and analyze results create queries and produce reports.
Introduction to Databases
Database Concepts
Identifying Access Windows
Database Tables
Contact Management Database
Using the Wizard to create Contact Database
Opening Table & Navigating Records
Viewing and Adding Table Records
Editing and Deleting Table Records
Adding Form Records
Editing Form Records
Sorting Records
Finding Records
Filtering Records
Running Database Queries
Running and Printing Database Reports
MS Access 2007 Free Tutorial Videos
8. Use standard multi-media features of presentation software.
l Use standard multimedia capabilities. For example: the insertion of sound files, pictures/graphics, movie files, hyperlinks, animation, action buttons and/or narration.
Add a hyperlink
Add a movie
Add a picutre or image
Add a background
How To Use MicroSoft PowerPoint
PowerPoint 2003 Window
PowerPoint 2003 Creating a Blank Presenatation
PowerPoint 2003 Inserting, Copying, Deleting Slides
PowerPoint 2003 Working with Slide Views
PowerPoint 2003 Applying a Design Template
PowerPoint 2003 Using the Auto Content Wizard
PowerPoint 2003 Formatting Text
PowerPoint 2003 Formatting Bulleted and Numbered List
PowerPoint 2003 Adding ClipArt and Pictures
PowerPoint 2003 Adding Charts, Diagrams & Tables
PowerPoint 2003 Adding AutoShapes, WordArt and Hyperlinks
PowerPoint 2003 Animating Slides
PowerPoint 2003 Creating a Slide Master
PowerPoint 2003 Spell Check and Printing
PowerPoint 2003 Adding Transition
PowerPoint 2003 Formatting a Text Box (Video)
PowerPoint 2003 Customizing Slide Design (Video)
PowerPoint 2003 Compressing Pictures
PowerPoint 2003 Grouping and Ungrouping Objects on Slide
PowerPoint 2003 Ordering Objects on a Slide (Video)
PowerPoint 2003 Using the Set Timing Feature (Video)
PowerPoint 2003 Using the Set Rehearse Timing Feature
PowerPoint 2003 Inserting Sound Effects (Video)
PowerPoint 2003 Adding Background Music From a CD (Video)
PowerPoint 2003 Packaging a Presentation for CD (Video)
9. Demonstrate digital file transfer.
l Transfer a digital file from one location to another.
10. Determine basic troubleshooting strategies to correct hardware and software problems.
l Choose the best strategy to correct basic hardware problems and basic software problems, such as but not limited to, computer shutdown, logging in and logging out, computer freezes, distorted monitor images, wireless connectivity, printer jams. etc.
Basic Troubleshooting Suggestions
General Printer Troubleshooting
11. Appraise technology systems to determine software and hardware compatibility.
l Review the operating systems.
l Assess the software requirements.
l Determine if hardware meets software requirements.
12. Describe the importance of security for personal information and systems.
Privacy - What's the Big Deal?
Can You Hack It?
Onguard Online
l Define security software and current security threats such as “phishing”.
Smart, Safe & Secure Online
l Recognize and describe the importance of security in regard to technology resources.
l Discuss identity theft, ways it can occur, preventive measures, and possible consequences.
Online Identity Theft: Information is Power
l Be aware of current trends in data security and issues.
Safeguarding Your Stuff, My Stuff, Our Stuff
13. Define and understand the effects of computer/electronic device contaminants such as “viruses”, “malware”, “adware”, “crimeware”, and “spyware”.
l Be aware of the most common threats to technology resources and the most common sources of the threats.
All About Spyware
What is a Trojan
Examples of Devious Spyware
Symptoms of Spyware
Spyware Prevention
Digital Citizenship
14. Identify safe and responsible ways to use technology systems, the Internet including but not limited to social/professional networking, communications tools, and applications.
l Identify safe and responsible practices of social networking and electronic communication.
e-Learning for Kids Using the Internet Safely
Rules in Cyberspace
Private and Personal Information
l Understand the meaning of legal versus ethical, as it pertains to digital content and use of technologies.
15. Practice responsible, ethical, and legal use of technology systems, the Internet, communication tools, and applications.
l Keep passwords private.
Strong Passwords
Private and Personal Information
l Recognize/avoid cyber-bullying tactics.
Dealing with Cyber-bullying
l Understand consequences of committing cyber-bullying.
Cyber-bullying: Not a Pretty Picture
l Identify ways to prevent cyber-bullying.
Cyber-bullying: Crossing the Line
Cyber-byllying: Who Me? Why should I care?
l Understand and demonstrate the use of on-line communication tools and social or professional networking tools safely, effectively and responsibly (email, Facebook, IM, Twitter, linkedIn, texting, voice threads, blogs, wikis, webpages, YouTube, etc.)
Connected 24/7
Acceptable Social Networking
Good Messaging Manners
Internet Acronymns
Smart, Safe & Secure Online
l Understand ramifications of posting information, pictures, and videos online.
Resources for Teachers
16. Follow local acceptable use policies regarding technology.
l Follow local acceptable use policies regarding technology.
Understand Your Acceptable Use Policy
17. Cite sources of digital content (in a format such as APA, MLA, or other style sheet).
l Cite sources of digital content in a format such as APA, MLA, or other style sheet).
How to Cite a Site
Tek Mom How To Cite a Web Resource
Bib Me Build a works cited page for FREE!
18. Practice ethical and legal use of technology systems and digital content.
Copyright Lesson Plan
Considering Copying
l Determine if content is plagiarized.
l Understand possible consequences of plagiarism.
Avoiding Plagiarism
You Quote It You Note It
Plagiarism - Everything You Need to Know About Detecting and Preventing Plagiarism
l Explain the importance of citing text and digital content.
l Practice knowledge of copyright laws and fair use pertaining to technology resources and use of online content.
19. Explain consequences of illegal and unethical use of technology systems and digital content.
l Identify examples of a computer crime.
What is Cybercrime
l Know the penalties, fines, incarceration, and laws related to computer crimes.
Federal Computer Crime Cases Involving Teens
[[www.law.washington.edu/streetlaw/lessons/CyberCrime.doc|Consequence of Computer Crime Lesson Plan]]
20. Protect personal information online.
l Discuss privacy settings.
l Determine if a website is a secure and trusted site before giving out any personal information.
l Recognize when it is acceptable to give out personal information.
21. Describe advances in technology and the effects of each on the workplace and society.
l Describe advances in technology and the effect of each on a person’s livelihood.
l Describe how advances in technology affect society.
Research and Information Fluency
22. Use digital tools and strategies to locate, collect, organize, visualize, interpret, evaluate, synthesize and/or present or display information or ideas.
Smart Keyword Searching
l Demonstrate efficient Internet search strategies.
l Use digital tools and strategies to locate, collect, organize and evaluate information.
Research Mini-lesson: Internet Scavenger Hunt Lesson Plan
Star Wars Internet Scavenger Hunt Lesson Plan
l Use digital tools to present or display information or ideas.
l Use digital tools and strategies to synthesize information.
23. Evaluate electronic resources for reliability based on publication date, bias, accuracy, and sources credibility.
Investigating Search Engines and Directories
Making Search Decisions
Identifying High-Quality Sites
l Evaluate electronic resources for reliability based on a publication date.
l Evaluate electronic resources based on bias.
l Evaluate electronic resources based on accuracy.
l Evaluate electronic resources based on the sources credibility.
Communication and Collaboration
24. Use digital tools to communicate and collaborate at all levels from interpersonal to global.
l Demonstrate how to use digital tools to communicate and collaborate effectively in a global world.
l Demonstrate digital file transfer including attaching, uploading, and downloading, etc. to collaborate and communicate globally.
25. Select specific digital tools for completing curriculum-related tasks.
l Select the appropriate digital tool for your task.
Look Into the Future Movie Maker Lesson Plan
Multimedia Presentation: A Memorable Occurrence Photo Story 3 Lesson Plan
26. Publish digital products that communicate curriculum concepts.
l Publish digital products that communicate curriculum concepts.
Improving Multimedia Literacy Skills Using Photo Story 3
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
27. Use digital tools to formulate solutions to authentic problems.
l Utilize digital tools to find solutions to authentic problems.
Creativity and Innovation
28. Use digital tools to generate new ideas, products, or processes.
l Use digital tools to generate or improve ideas, products, or processes.